Imana

Imana is an unusual feminine form of the Arabic name Iman. Its origin lies in the Arabic ʾīmān (إِيمَان), which means 'faith, trust,' and thus, Imana is interpreted as 'the faith' or 'the believer.'

What does the name Imana mean?

Imana is a rare feminine form of the Arabic name Iman. It is derived from the Arabic term ʾīmān (إِيمَان), which stands for 'faith, trust,' and can be translated as 'the faith' or 'the believer.' This name belongs to Muslim naming conventions. The Arabic word Īmān (إيمان) describes faith in God in Islam. Although the name Imana is mainly used in the Arab world, it is not particularly widespread there. Other variations of the name Iman include Eman, Emana, Emani, Imane, Imani, Imanie, Imen, and Imene.

Where does the name Imana come from?

The name Imana has Arabic roots and means 'the faith' or 'the believer.'

How do you pronounce Imana?

The pronunciation of Imana: The name is three syllables and softly stressed. It is pronounced as 'I-ma-na' [iˈmaːna] and begins with a clear 'i' sound that conveys a sense of freshness. The open 'a' sounds in the following syllables provide warmth and spaciousness. As a result, Imana sounds harmonious and melodious – it resonates calmly and femininely in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Imana is a relatively common first name. In the current ranking of the most popular female baby names, it holds the 3,210th place. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 with the 1,810th place. Over the last ten years, Imana has been given as a first name about 70 times, which places it at the 2,965th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,541st.